Glasgow Science Centre
One of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions - presenting concepts of science & technology in unique & inspiring ways.
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- Visiting us this weekend? Why not add on an spectacular @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social show with your day ticket? Choose from: 🪐 The Great Solar System Adventure 🧑🏻🚀 Space Explorers Book: glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/day-entry-…
- #ScienceOnThisDay ⛳ Golf but make it lunar. In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepard played golf while on the moon. Using a makeshift 6-iron and swinging one-handed in a bulky spacesuit, he hit two balls. In low gravity, one shot reportedly travelled “miles and miles”. 📸 NASA
- #ScienceFactFriday 🚀 Astronauts reach space in under nine minutes! They quickly ascend to the Kármán line, 100 km above Earth.
- A whole lotta love. A whole lotta Led Zeppelin! Led Zeppelin: Fulldome Experience rocks the Planetarium this weekend, bringing 12 iconic tracks to life with mind-bending visuals, abstract art, and psychedelic motion. bit.ly/4qJSUQA
- How does the ocean really shape our planet? 🌍🌊 Join ocean scientist and Blue Machine author Helen Czerski for a live talk, interactive debate and Ocean Odyssey 3D on Scotland’s biggest screen. 📅 Sat 21 Feb, 12-2pm 👪 Suitable for ages 8 and over 🔗 bit.ly/4rqHJvS
- #ScienceWordOfTheWeek Nebula - A giant cloud of dust and gas in space. It is the place where new stars are born as gravity pulls the material together.
- February half-term is on the way, and we’ve got two Meet the Expert sessions you won’t want to miss: 'Using Lasers to Find Earth's Perfect Match' with Heriot-Watt University On 14 - 16 February, discover how new laser-based photonic technology could help astronomers to find “Earth 2.0”
- This is more than a concert film. It is EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from Baz Luhrmann 1-week exclusive in IMAX at Scotland's BIGGEST screen from 20 Feb Tickets: bit.ly/45n7iFN
- 2026 is set to be a jam-packed year for Glasgow Science Centre Be the first to know what’s happening by signing up for our Science Messenger e-newsletter! 👉🏻 bit.ly/44KvC47
- 🥃 + 🌌 = 😀 Only a handful of tickets remain for The Science of Whisky on Friday 20 February – be quick! Sip high-quality whiskies chosen to complement a discussion of the science of whisky production, alcohol & astronomy 🎟️: glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/the-scienc…
- #ScienceQuoteOfTheWeek "The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers, but one who asks the right question." - Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin (Chemist)
- 🔞 A night where past, present and future collide. We’re turning 25 with a time-travelling, adults-only evening. Classic exhibits, retro arcade games, escape room challenge and expert stations 🤖 Add on an expert talk from The National Robotarium bit.ly/4reI7xo
- 🎤 Global superstars. One colossal screen. Experience Stray Kids : The dominATE Experience in IMAX and go behind the scenes of one of the world’s biggest K-pop acts. 🎟️ Book now: buytickets.at/gscimax
- We've now returned to our winter opening hours: Wednesday to Friday, 10 am – 3 pm Weekends/local school holidays, 10 am – 5 pm Closed – Mondays & Tuesdays We look forward to welcoming you soon!
- The Universe for Beginners adults only night class begins this week! But it's not too late - take a voyage of cosmic discovery as we guide you through the night sky, learning the major constellations as we go, before journeying into space and beyond 4 week course | Wednesdays | £80 bit.ly/4i5wBBg
- Your family’s mission to explore the wonders of space Blast Off February lands this half-term, with with loads guaranteed to send you rocketing towards a universe of hands-on fun Find out more about the cosmic adventure that awaits you and your crew: bit.ly/4qfqxcw
- #ScienceOnThisDay In 1983, wearing a seatbelt became a legal requirement for drivers and front-seat passengers in the UK. Seatbelts had been fitted in cars since 1965 - but it took another 18 years before wearing one was written into law.
- 🎉 Looking for a new birthday party idea? Our science-powered parties turn curiosity into celebration! 🚀 Give your budding scientist a birthday to remember with hands-on experiments, thrilling challenges and unforgettable fun. Find out more: glasgowsciencecentre.org/visit/birthday-parties
- Visiting us this weekend? Here's What's On!👇 🖐️ Get hands-on with over 300 exhibits in the Science Mall glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/day-entry-…
- Your family’s mission to explore the wonders of space Blast Off February lands this half-term, with loads guaranteed to send you rocketing towards a universe of hands-on fun Find out more about the cosmic adventure that awaits you and your crew: bit.ly/4qfqxcw
- #ScienceFactFriday 🌲 Reforestation in Scotland has reached up to 30 million trees planted in a year, renewing woodland habitats that support wildlife including red squirrels.
- 🔞 Time travel through 25 years of science in one adults-only night! Revisit beloved exhibits, play classic arcade games, tackle an escape room, try hands-on experiments, and meet experts along the way 🤖 Upgrade your evening with a talk from The National Robotarium 🎟️ bit.ly/4jRLbNC
- Interstellar returns to Scotland's BIGGEST screen for a limited run this weekend! Catch Christopher Nolan's sci-fi masterpiece on 30, 31 January & 1 February. bit.ly/4b4R3AQ
- #ScienceWordOfTheWeek ♻️ Biodegradable – Materials that can be naturally broken down by living organisms, feeding back into the environment.
- Join us for our next after-hours cosmic trip with our expert astronomers Planetarium Lates (8+) is on Sat 21 February! 🎟️glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/planetariu…
- Experience Elvis like never before. Featuring long-lost footage discovered by Academy Award-nominated Baz Luhrmann, EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT heads to Scotland's BIGGEST screen from 20 Feb buytickets.at/gscimax/2010662 #EPiCMovie
- It's not long now until our Universe for Beginners night classes begin! There's no exams and no homework, just come along and learn about the wonders of our universe in the amazing Planetarium 🌌 4 week course | Wednesdays in February | £80pp bit.ly/4i5wBBg
- #ScienceQuoteOfTheWeek "We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but it is somewhat beauty and poetry." - Maria Mitchell (astronomer and librarian)
- Stray Kids, everywhere, all around the world! Get your tickets now to be the first to experience Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience on Scotland's BIGGEST screen from Friday 6 February buytickets.at/gscimax/2009269
- As a charity, our ticket prices include a small voluntary donation By choosing to Gift Aid, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 paid ⚠️ It does not cost anything to sign up to Gift Aid This extra support is invaluable to our charitable mission - thank you!
- Be the first to know what’s happening at the science centre with our Science Messenger e-newsletter! Sign up today: bit.ly/44KvC47
- 🩷 This February, two Baz Luhrmann love stories light up The Planetarium as part of our next Starlight Screenings 🌹 Romeo + Juliet 💃 Moulin Rouge! Perfect for a Valentine's date night, a Galentine’s get-together, or a solo treat Book tickets now🎟️: bit.ly/4p5bBg9
- 🔞 A night where past, present and future collide. We’re turning 25 with a time-travelling, adults-only evening. Favourite exhibits, classic arcade games and race to beat the National Physical Laboratory escape room 🤖 Add on an expert talk from The National Robotarium
- Due to huge demand, #Interstellar is back and ready to wow audiences once again on Scotland’s largest screen! Catch Christopher Nolan's sci-fi masterpiece when it returns on 30, 31 January & 1 February. bit.ly/4b4R3AQ
- Your family’s mission to explore the wonders of space Blast Off February lands this half-term, with with loads guaranteed to send you rocketing towards a universe of hands-on fun Find out more about the cosmic adventure that awaits you and your crew: bit.ly/4qfqxcw
- The dream is real. Christopher Nolan’s Inception returns to Scotland’s BIGGEST screen! Catch Leonardo DiCaprio in the ultimate mind-heist, back for a limited run on 13-15 February. Reserve your seat 🎟️👉🏻 buytickets.at/gscimax/2037176
- Visiting us this weekend? Here's What's On!👇 🖐️ Get hands-on with over 300 exhibits in the Science Mall glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/day-entry-…
- #ScienceFactFriday 🎋 Perennial plants like bamboo renew themselves each year without replanting and can grow up to 91 centimetres in a single day.
- This is more than a concert film. It is EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert. A one-of-a-kind cinematic experience from Academy Award-nominated Baz Luhrmann. 1-week exclusive in IMAX at Scotland's BIGGEST screen from 20 Feb Tickets: bit.ly/45n7iFN #EPiCMovie
- The Universe for Beginners adults only night class is back for 2026! There's no exams and no homework, just come along and learn about the wonders of our universe in the amazing Planetarium 🌌 4 week course | Wednesdays in February | £80pp bit.ly/4i5wBBg
- #ScienceWordOfTheWeek 🦋Metamorphosis – A major transformation in an organism’s life cycle, such as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
